支付
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Meaning: Payment
How to Understand
支付
支付 means 'payment' in English. It refers to the act of giving money or a substitute for goods or services, typically through a transaction.
The character 支 (zhī) originally meant 'to support' or 'to hold up,' while 付 (fù) meant 'to give' or 'to hand over.' Together, they form a word that conveys the idea of giving something valuable—like money—in exchange for something else.
In modern Chinese, 支付 is widely used in financial contexts, such as online transactions, shopping, and bill payments. It is also commonly seen in digital payment platforms like Alipay and WeChat Pay, which have transformed how people handle money in China.
Example Sentences
我需要支付这顿饭的费用。
I need to pay for this meal.
你可以通过手机应用进行支付。
You can make a payment through a mobile app.